Trump Mobile's golden phone remains nowhere to be found
ABC News••general
Key Points:
- The Trump Organization's promised gold smartphone, the T1, initially slated for release in late 2023, remains unreleased amid shifting timelines and vague manufacturing claims.
- Originally promoted as "proudly designed and built in the United States," the T1's marketing shifted to a more ambiguous "American-proud" design, likely due to supply chain and manufacturing challenges.
- Despite ongoing delays, Trump Mobile continues to accept $100 deposits for the T1 and lists its release as "later this year," with some reports suggesting a possible late January shipment.
- Analysts express skepticism about the feasibility of the phone, noting the difficulties in producing a competitive smartphone domestically at a $500 price point.
- Meanwhile, Trump Mobile
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